Our small group tours with set departure dates are perfect for travellers who want to share the magic of Africa with like-minded adventurers. These expertly crafted journeys offer a personalised safari experience while exploring some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
We’ve curated an exciting selection of Upcoming Small Group Safaris for 2026 and 2027. Each departure is guided by our expert team, ensuring you enjoy seamless travel, insider knowledge, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s incredible wildlife.
Not interested to join a group? You are welcome to book a customized private guided tour with our expert guide to any of our destinations in Africa.
Small Group Tours in Africa 2026 – Set Departure Safari Adventures
East Africa Migration
1 Sept – 10 Sept 2026
Highlights: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Seronera Valley, Ngorongoro Crater.
Top mammals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, African Elephant, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Spotted Hyena, African Wild Dog, Giraffe, Thomson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle
Off the beaten track Migration
1 May – 10 May 2026
Highlights: Off-the-beaten track, Small group, Lake Masek, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater.
Top mammals: Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, African Elephant, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Topi, Hippopotamus, Defassa Waterbuck, Hartebeest.
South Africa Mammal safari
15 April – 26 April 2026
Highlights: Kruger NP, Mlilwane, Mkuze, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Kgalagadi Park , Marrick Safari, Karoo Gariep Conservancy, Mokala NP
Top mammals: Lion (Black-maned), Leopard, Cheetah, African Buffalo, Black and White Rhinoceros, Elephants, aardvark, Black-footed Cat, Bat-eared Fox, Porcupine
Namibia Mammal Safari
June 2026
Highlights: Etosha, Okonjima, Grootfontein, Damaraland, Walvis bay, Mahangu National Park, Erongo, Swakopmund.
Top mammals: African Elephant, African Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, White & Black Rhinoceros, African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Sable, Roan Antelope, Aardvark.
Uganda Gorillas, Primates & Wildlife
18 Jul – 29 Jul 2026
Highlights: Murchison Falls, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, Lake Mburo NP.
Top mammals: Eastern Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Guereza, L’Hoest’s Monkey and other primates, African Elephant, African Buffalo, White Rhinoceros, Lion, Leopard.
Rwanda Wildlife Safari
22 Jun – 1 Jul 2026
Highlights: Akagera NP, Volcanoes NP, Lake Kivu, Nyungwe NP, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Pfunda Tea Estate.
Top mammals: Mountain Gorilla, Eastern Chimpanzee, Golden Monkey, Masai Giraffe, African Elephant, Plains Zebra, African Buffalo, Olive Baboon, Topi, L’Hoest’s Monkey.
Madagascar Wildlife Tour
26 Sept – 8 Oct 2026
Highlights: Kirindy Forest, Berenty Reserve, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Utterly unique fauna and flora!
Top mammals: Numerous species of Lemur, Indri, Ring-tailed Lemur, Aye-aye, Fossa, Lowland Streaked Tenrec and other tenrecs, Madagascan Fruit Bat.
Congo Wildlife
7 Sept – 14 Sept 2026
Highlights: Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Western Lowland Gorilla trekking, Ndzehi Concession.
Top mammals: Western Lowland Gorillas, Forest Elephants, Forest Buffalo, Moustached Monkey, Crowned Monkey, Palm Civet, Bongo, Gray-Cheeked Mangabey.
Central African Republic
17 Aug – 24 Aug 2026
Highlights: Dzanga Sangha , Bai Hokou, Dzanga Bai, Ba’aka Net Hunters, Agile Mangabey Monkey trekking.
Top mammals: Western Lowland Gorillas, Agile Mangabey Monkey, Black Bellied Pangolin, African Palm Civet, Forest Elephants, Potto, Red River Hog, Bongo
Small Group Tours in Africa 2027 – Set Departure Safari Adventures
Ultimate Namibia Mammal Safari
May 2027
Highlights: Okonjima, Grootfontein, Mahango NP, Buffalo NP, Etosha NP ,Brandberg, Erongo mountains, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay
Top mammals: African Elephant, African Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, White & Black Rhinoceros, African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Sable, Roan Antelope, Aardvark
Off the-beaten-track Migration
1 May 2027
Highlights: Lake Masek, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Off the beaten track -without the crowds.
Top mammals: Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, African Elephant, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Topi, Hippopotamus, Defassa Waterbuck, Hartebeest.
South Africa Mammal Safari
5 April 2027
Highlights: Kruger NP, Mlilwane, Mkuze, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, Kgalagadi, Marrick Safari, Karoo Gariep Conservancy, Mokala NP.
Top mammals: Lion (Black-maned), Leopard, Cheetah, African Buffalo, Black and White Rhinoceros, Elephants, aardvark, Black-footed Cat, Bat-eared Fox, Porcupine.
Rwanda Wildlife Tour
23 June 2027
Highlights: Akagera NP, Volcanoes NP, Lake Kivu, Pfunda Tea Estate, Nyungwe NP, Nyungwe Canopy Walkway, Maraba Coffee Cooperative, Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Top mammals: Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Golden Monkey, African Lion, Leopard, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Black-and-white Colobus
Botswana Camping Safari
1 June 2027
Highlights: Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti, the world-renowned Okavango Delta (UNESCO World Heritage site), Victoria Falls .
Top mammals: African Elephant, African Lion, Leopard, African Wild Dog, African Buffalo, Hippopotamus, Plains Zebra, Giraffe, Spotted Hyena
Uganda Wildlife Safari
17 July 2027
Highlights: Murchison Falls NP, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, Lake Mburo NP.
Top mammals: Eastern (Mountain)Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Guereza, L’Hoest’s Monkey and many other primates, African Elephant, African Buffalo, White Rhinoceros, Lion, Leopard.
Central African Republic Safari
17 August 2027
Highlights: Bai Hokou, Dzanga Bai, Ba’aka Net Hunters, Agile Mangabey Monkey trekking.
Top mammals: Western Lowland Gorillas, Agile Mangabey Monkey, Black Bellied Pangolin, African Palm Civet, Forest Elephants, Potto, Red River Hog, Bongo
East Africa Wildebeest Migration
1 September 2027
Highlights: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti NP, Seronera Valley, Ngorongoro.
Top mammals: Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, African Elephant, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Spotted Hyena, African Wild Dog, Giraffe, Thomson’s &, Grant’s Gazelle.
Congo Wildlife Safari
6 September 2027
Highlights: Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Western Lowland Gorilla trekking, Ndzehi Concession.
Top mammals: Forest Elephants, Western- Lowland Gorillas, Forest Buffalo, Moustached Monkey, Crowned Monkey, Palm Civet, Bongo
Madagascar Wildlife Safari
26 October 2027
Highlights: Kirindy Forest, Berenty Reserve, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Utterly unique fauna and flora!
Top mammals: Numerous species of Lemur, Indri, Ring-tailed Lemur, Aye-aye, Fossa, Lowland Streaked Tenrec.